{"id":7719,"date":"2021-10-14T07:54:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T07:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/educ-200-quiz-4-education-homework-help\/"},"modified":"2021-10-14T07:54:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T07:54:41","slug":"educ-200-quiz-4-education-homework-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/educ-200-quiz-4-education-homework-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Educ 200 quiz 4 | Education homework help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Question 1\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Overseeing the administration of teacher licensure \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0requirements, organizing programs of study, supervising elementary and \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0secondary education program assessment, and applying school finance laws \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0are all tasks of<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    the chief state school officer.<\/p>\n

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    the state department of education.<\/p>\n

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    the federal Department of \u00a0\u00a0Education.<\/p>\n

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    the school principal.<\/p>\n

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    Question 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Many believe that the movement for statewide standards \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0testing has resulted in all of the following except<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      state educational policymakers \u00a0\u00a0directing financial assistance for underperforming school districts.<\/p>\n

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      federal policymakers taking over \u00a0\u00a0control of underperforming schools.<\/p>\n

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      curriculum becoming more \u00a0\u00a0narrowly-defined and tightly focused.<\/p>\n

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      lower socioeconomic communities \u00a0\u00a0failing tests at higher rates than higher socioeconomic communities.<\/p>\n

      2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

      Question 3\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Parents who home school their children strongly believe \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0that they can provide a better education for their child than the public \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0school. Parents cite reasons for home schooling that include<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

        Concerns about the moral climate \u00a0\u00a0in public schools<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/p>\n

        Religious objections to the \u00a0\u00a0content taught in schools<\/p>\n

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        The absence of particular courses \u00a0\u00a0of study<\/p>\n

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        All of the above<\/p>\n

        2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

        Question 4\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. In a constructivist approach to learning, learners<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

          actively make their own meaning \u00a0\u00a0from new knowledge.<\/p>\n

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          learn new facts and knowledge \u00a0\u00a0without questioning them.<\/p>\n

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          question all new information.<\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/p>\n

          believe that there are no \u00a0\u00a0universal truths since all truths are relative.<\/p>\n

          2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

          Question 5\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Joshua is a high school history teacher who believes \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0that his role as teacher extends to teaching his ninth-grade students \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0certain core values, such as honesty, justice, kindness, and respect. Which \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0of the following would most likely be found in Joshua’s classroom?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

            A multiple-choice test on \u00a0\u00a0important events in World War II<\/p>\n

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            A geography unit identifying the \u00a0\u00a0locations of all the major battles of World War II<\/p>\n

            \u00a0<\/p>\n

            A fine arts unit in which students \u00a0\u00a0develop appreciation for the music and dance of the United States in the \u00a0\u00a01940s<\/p>\n

            \u00a0<\/p>\n

            A discussion of the \u00a0\u00a0responsibilities of the United States toward Europe in the early 1940s<\/p>\n

            2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

            Question 6\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Ryan and Cooper contend that the \u201cTools for Learning,\u201d \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0a set of academic learning skills, ought to be a major component of school \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0reform because these skills<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

              can train students’ thinking so as \u00a0\u00a0to make them more efficient learners.<\/p>\n

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              provide job training to make high \u00a0\u00a0school students more marketable.<\/p>\n

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              keep students from mixing up \u00a0\u00a0facts.<\/p>\n

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              help students do better on \u00a0\u00a0standardized tests.<\/p>\n

              2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

              Question 7\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. The typical holder of this position is white, male, and \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0college-educated, and has a managerial or professional job unrelated to the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0position. The position is<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                state superintendent.<\/p>\n

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                school principal.<\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/p>\n

                local school board member.<\/p>\n

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                state department curriculum \u00a0\u00a0specialist.<\/p>\n

                2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                Question 8\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. Which of the following most aptly characterizes the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0historical stance that business has had toward public education?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  Business was and still is \u00a0\u00a0interested in educational efficiency, standardization, and productivity.<\/p>\n

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                  Business was interested in \u00a0\u00a0standardization and regulation; now, it is almost exclusively concerned with commercialization \u00a0\u00a0of education.<\/p>\n

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                  Business was more concerned with \u00a0\u00a0efficiency and quantitative evaluation; now, it is much more concerned with \u00a0\u00a0authentic evaluation and student satisfaction.<\/p>\n

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                  Business used to be exclusively \u00a0\u00a0concerned with productivity; now, business is exclusively concerned with \u00a0\u00a0educational expenditures, seeking to lower costs.<\/p>\n

                  2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                  Question 9\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  1. Ms.Pfluger is interviewing for a teaching position in \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the Florham Park school system. According to school management and \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0organization, which of the following is the formal hiring authority?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                    Building principal<\/p>\n

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                    Assistant superintendent of \u00a0\u00a0instruction<\/p>\n

                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                    Local school board<\/p>\n

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                    School superintendent<\/p>\n

                    2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                    Question 10\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    1. Susan Breiner has just completed interviewing two prospective \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0faculty members, has sent in a large teaching supply order, has proofread \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0the new school discipline policy written by a team of teachers, and has \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0reviewed the school budget for the next academic year. Based upon those \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0activities, what is Susan?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      Department chairperson<\/p>\n

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                      Superintendent of schools<\/p>\n

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                      Assistant superintendent of \u00a0\u00a0personnel<\/p>\n

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                      School principal<\/p>\n

                      2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                      Question 11\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      1. Mrs. Jones is finding her morals challenged by the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0newly implemented curriculum. She wants to recommend the curriculum be \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0reviewed. Who should she approach?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                        State legislature<\/p>\n

                        \u00a0<\/p>\n

                        Superintendent of Schools<\/p>\n

                        \u00a0<\/p>\n

                        State Superintendent<\/p>\n

                        \u00a0<\/p>\n

                        School board<\/p>\n

                        2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                        Question 12\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        1. Title I was designed to provide federal funds to \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0divisions for<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          education of special needs \u00a0\u00a0students and hiring of instructional aides.<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                          reading instruction for ESL \u00a0\u00a0students and supplementary services for families of these students.<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                          reading instruction only for \u00a0\u00a0low-achieving students.<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                          education of students from \u00a0\u00a0low-income families and supplement services to low-achieving students.<\/p>\n

                          2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                          Question 13\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                          1. Any successful reform of education will require<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            the approval of Congress.<\/p>\n

                            \u00a0<\/p>\n

                            funding from the federal \u00a0\u00a0government.<\/p>\n

                            \u00a0<\/p>\n

                            the active participation of the \u00a0\u00a0teachers involved.<\/p>\n

                            \u00a0<\/p>\n

                            the creation of a new body to \u00a0\u00a0oversee the changes.<\/p>\n

                            2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                            Question 14\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            1. During recent presidential elections, hundreds of \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0thousands of educators have been mobilized to support a particular party \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0platform and the candidate endorsed by that party. Which organization has \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0been instrumental in influencing the educators to support a particular \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0candidate?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                              National Association of School \u00a0\u00a0Boards<\/p>\n

                              \u00a0<\/p>\n

                              National Education Association<\/p>\n

                              \u00a0<\/p>\n

                              Association of Teacher Educators<\/p>\n

                              \u00a0<\/p>\n

                              National Parent Teacher \u00a0\u00a0Association<\/p>\n

                              2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                              Question 15\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                              1. Which of the following is not listed as a key element \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0of true school reform as defined by Ryan and Cooper?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                Active learning<\/p>\n

                                \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                Lifelong learning<\/p>\n

                                \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                A sense of community<\/p>\n

                                \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                School choice<\/p>\n

                                2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                Question 16\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                1. Authentic assessment grew out of a concern that<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                  student performance was declining \u00a0\u00a0on standardized tests.<\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                  the emphasis on standardized test \u00a0\u00a0scores caused a narrow application of lower-order thinking skills.<\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                  multiple-choice tests were too \u00a0\u00a0difficult for the majority of students.<\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                  students were focusing on \u00a0\u00a0critical-thinking skills and not performing well on competency tests.<\/p>\n

                                  2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                  Question 17\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                  1. Joining the discussion for educational reform with \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0former President Obama was Steve Jobs of Apple, Inc. His suggestion for \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0reform included which idea?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                    The need for more tech schools, \u00a0\u00a0community colleges, and trade schools to teach basic engineering to American \u00a0\u00a0students for skills in manufacturing.<\/p>\n

                                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                    Digitalize all student textbooks, \u00a0\u00a0materials, and assessments, to be interactive and individual to each student.<\/p>\n

                                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                    Treat teachers as professionals<\/p>\n

                                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                    All of the above<\/p>\n

                                    2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                    Question 18\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                    1. The state of Illinois wants to establish a policy \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0regarding its public education in the twenty-first century. Illinois wants \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to create a broad-based policy outlining its priorities and establishing \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0its goals for the state’s students. Which agency would issue this policy?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                      The state department of education<\/p>\n

                                      \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                      The federal Department of Education<\/p>\n

                                      \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                      The local school boards<\/p>\n

                                      \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                      The state board of education<\/p>\n

                                      2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                      Question 19\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                      1. Ms. Mildred teaches a fifth-grade class in which she \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0applies a constructivist approach to learning. What would Ms. Mildred’s \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0classroom probably look like?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                        Students sit quietly in their \u00a0\u00a0seats and work independently on worksheets.<\/p>\n

                                        \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                        Mildred does a lot of whole-class \u00a0\u00a0instruction, presenting lecture-type lessons.<\/p>\n

                                        \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                        Students make frequent use of \u00a0\u00a0library resources to prepare written reports on various assigned topics in \u00a0\u00a0social studies and science.<\/p>\n

                                        \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                        Students work on projects in small \u00a0\u00a0groups or independently. There are a lot of hands-on activities.<\/p>\n

                                        2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                        Question 20\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                        1. What effect did the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Constitution have upon public education?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                          The state department of education \u00a0\u00a0was established.<\/p>\n

                                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                          Legal responsibility for school \u00a0\u00a0governance was delegated to the states.<\/p>\n

                                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                          Responsibility for the majority of \u00a0\u00a0funding for public education was assumed by the federal government.<\/p>\n

                                          \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                          Equal educational opportunity was \u00a0\u00a0guaranteed for all.<\/p>\n

                                          2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                          Question 21\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                          1. A benefit of home education cited by parents that make \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0this choice is<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                            Students develop the habit of \u00a0\u00a0learning so they are not dependent on instructors<\/p>\n

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                                            The slower student does not miss \u00a0\u00a0out on foundational skills because the other students are ready to move on<\/p>\n

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                                            The advanced student is not held \u00a0\u00a0back and made to repeat exercises she has already learned<\/p>\n

                                            \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                            All of the above<\/p>\n

                                            2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                            Question 22\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                            1. Smaller schools are often a recommended component of \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0school reform because they<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                              are less expensive to operate.<\/p>\n

                                              \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                              require a smaller administrative \u00a0\u00a0staff and less cost.<\/p>\n

                                              \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                              allow for a greater sense of \u00a0\u00a0community within the school.<\/p>\n

                                              \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                              make it easier to keep track of \u00a0\u00a0books and supplies.<\/p>\n

                                              2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                              Question 23\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                              1. Although much debate revolves around whether schools \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0should teach values\u2014and if so, which values\u2014character educators maintain \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0that students<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                have a moral \u201cTeflon coating\u201d and \u00a0\u00a0absorb little teaching of values.<\/p>\n

                                                \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                are constantly and unavoidably \u00a0\u00a0learning values from their teachers, so it would be beneficial to formalize \u00a0\u00a0this instruction in the curriculum.<\/p>\n

                                                \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                practice good moral behavior \u00a0\u00a0already and have little need for character education.<\/p>\n

                                                \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                have such a narrow focus on \u00a0\u00a0academics that they block out any other instruction.<\/p>\n

                                                2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                Question 24\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                1. What is the foundational reason for which school choice \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0is advocated considering the phrase \u201cparents as educational consumers?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                  \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                  Free market principles suggest \u00a0\u00a0that \u201cmore choice equals more competition equals better products (better \u00a0\u00a0educated students) at lower prices\u201d.<\/p>\n

                                                  \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                  Charter schools are the best \u00a0\u00a0option available in the school choice discussion.<\/p>\n

                                                  \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                  Over and under performing schools \u00a0\u00a0should be provided with the same resources to teach students.<\/p>\n

                                                  \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                  All students should be free to \u00a0\u00a0attend their school of choice.<\/p>\n

                                                  2 points \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                  Question 25\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                  1. Which governing body deals mainly with personnel \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0performance?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                    Chief State School Officer<\/p>\n

                                                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                    Local school board<\/p>\n

                                                    \u00a0<\/p>\n

                                                    State board of Education<\/p>\n

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                                                    State Department of Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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